Apple delays predicted iOS 14 data transparency 'adpocalypse' until 2021

Bottom line: In a Thursday Developer Update, Apple announced that it is holding back on enforcing a new controversial data transparency policy and feature coming in version 14 of its mobile platforms. It will require developers post how their apps collect and use data. They will also have to ask for permission before scraping information from the device.
The feature is intended to give users more control over how companies use their personal information, which can include anything from browsing history to how often they use certain apps. The new policies and
Nvidia shows Doom Eternal running on an RTX 3080 at 4K with max graphics settings
In brief: As you’d expect, the new RTX 3080 thoroughly trounces its predecessor. Rarely does the setup dip below 100 frames per second. If you’ve never experienced Doom Eternal at this level of graphics fidelity, you’re in for a real treat. Just be sure that the YouTube quality settings are maxed out for the most accurate portrayal.
Nvidia earlier this week took the wraps off its Ampere-based RTX 3000 series GPUs and now, we’re
iOS 14 will give app developers ability to generate free or discounted subscription codes

In a nutshell: In iOS 14, app developers will be able to hand out discounted or free subscripotions to their services if they have them. Right now they can do this on a global level only. With the update, they will be able to get individual codes to give to anyone they want.
On Wednesday, Apple announced that starting with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 or later, a new feature would allow developers to give out free or discounted subscriptions. The offers are in the form of a
Razer's Naga Pro wireless gaming mouse can adapt to your play style

Recap: Razer on Thursday announced a new pro-grade wireless gaming mouse that can adapt to a variety of play styles. The Razer Naga Pro is the successor to the Naga Trinity, a pointer that launched in 2017 with three interchangeable side plates. This allowed gamers to equip the mouse with two, seven or 12 thumb buttons to better match their play style / preferred game genre.
The new Naga Pro offers similar interchangeable panels. The two-button plate is for first-person shooters, the
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Nintendo announces 35th anniversary Super Mario Bros. celebration

Editor's take: Nintendo on Thursday kicked off its long-rumored 35th anniversary celebration of Super Mario Bros. with a slew of new franchise announcements. There's a little something here for everyone although unfortunately, those hoping for a Nintendo 64 Mini are still out of luck.
For starters, there’s now a new way to play the original Super Mario Bros. on the go thanks to the Game & Watch , a recreation of the handheld electronic game by the same name that was first
FCC generates more than $4.5 billion in latest wireless spectrum auction

The big picture: The Federal Communications Commission this week announced the winners of its recent 3.5GHz band auction, which offered the largest number of spectrum licenses ever in a single FCC auction. Verizon and Dish shelled out big time while AT&T and T-Mobile were mostly inactive, likely building their war chest for the C-band auction later this year.
The auction , which began on July 23 and wrapped up on August 25, offered 70 megahertz of Priority Access Licenses (PALs)
Former IT director jailed for selling government-owned network switches on eBay

What just happened? In what appears to be a case of someone abusing their position, a former chief information security officer has been sentenced to two years in prison after ordering expensive networking equipment for the county government and selling it on eBay.
Terry Shawn Petrill, 48, of Myrtle Beach was the IT Security Director for Horry County in South Carolina, where he worked for more than 12 years. According to court documents , he ordered forty-one Cisco 385
India bans 118 apps with links to China, including PUBG Mobile and WeChat

What just happened? With tensions between China and India showing no signs of abating, the latter has banned another 118 mobile apps with links to China. The list includes PUBG Mobile, which is incredibly popular in India, along with messaging app WeChat.
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology claims the apps "are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of state and public order."
The agency goes on to say that it has received complaints
Qualcomm challenges Intel-powered laptops with its Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G processor

What just happened? We've heard for a few years now that the Snapdragon-powered Windows on Arm platform will be challenging Intel and AMD in the laptop market, but that scenario's failed to materialize. Qualcomm, however, isn't giving up. At IFA 2020, the company announced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G, which offers several improvements over its Snapdragon 8cx predecessor.
While the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 doesn't appear to be faster than the original 8